Saturday, October 10, 2009

Exercise Improves Life Expectancy in CKD Patients

From the easier said than done department... News flash: Exercise is good for you.

In the upcoming cJASN, there will be an article about about the benefit of exercise in CKD patients. The article uses data from the NHANES III. The conclusion was that physical inactivity leads to an increased mortality in CKD patients. Similarly, as in the non-CKD population, physical activity may therefore lead to a survival benefit in those with CKD.

1 comments:

Zach said...

As an in-center hemodialysis patient for over twenty-seven years, I can attest to the benefits of an on going weight-resistance exercise program.